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Sports News of Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Watch how Jay Jay Okocha dribbled defenders, Oliver Kahn till he fell and scored in 1993

Jay Jay Okocha and Oliver Khan play videoJay Jay Okocha and Oliver Khan

An old video of Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha, in an amazing performance during a Bundesliga match with Karlsruhe in 1993 has resurfaced as football fans continue to wax lyrical about his silky and outstanding skills,

The video shows Okocha's iconic goal after coming on as a second-half substitute for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Okocha who continues to be held in high esteem in the football world years after retirement, dribbled one of the world's greatest goalkeepers, Oliver Kahn till he fell. Before flooring Oliver Khan, Okocha outwitted the entire back-line of Karlsruhe to score a wonderful goal to win the game 3-1 for Frankfurt.

The stupendous goal left a mark on the minds of many especially, Oliver Kahn who took to social media in 2016, to recount how the Super Eagles legend's goal left him dizzy in 1993.

Hailing Okocha, Kahn tweeted; "Exactly 23 years is the sensational goal from Jay-Jay Okocha today ago - and I'm still dizzy..."

Okocha won the 1993 Sportschau Goal of the Season and Goal of the Year. He continues to remain an icon in Frankfurt as a result of his legendary performance.

Watch the video below;

Some fans of the Super Eagles legend have taken to social media to recount and express their admiration of the footballer.

@olamilekanuth14: He was so good the names him twice JAY JAY

@felixtiih: Okocha's skills were truly mesmerizing! A moment of pure brilliance on the pitch. He's an icon of football and a joy to watch. Legend!!!

@JudeNzekwe11: Greatest Nigeria player of all time

@bobby_ray_213: The Bundesliga will never forget that goal

@omoiyaolad: I blame the keeper go trying to go for the ball, if na me I would have just wait and curse him, right leg no, left no, right again no, he later kicked with left

Watch the video below;